Ironmongery Contracts Co-Ordinator

Location: Wednesbury

MBP is the UK’s leading independent stockist of doors from all major suppliers, and a market leading manufacturer of standard and bespoke fire doors, doorsets and glazed screens. MBP Ironmongery Solutions, part of MBP Group, are seeking an individual that can develop a comprehensive understanding of the ironmongery business, including product specification, scheduling, procurement, manufacturing coordination, and estimating.
This position is suitable for experienced individuals wanting a new challenge, or those wanting to progress their career within the industry. The role requires a proactive and detail-focused approach to managing ironmongery contracts from order through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. The Contracts Co-Ordinator will work closely with internal departments and external customers, architects, contractors, and suppliers to coordinate requirements, manage orders, and process all contract and manufacturing documentation accurately.

Full and ongoing training will be provided throughout for the right applicant. Salary is dependant on experience.
This is a full time position for 40 hours a week Monday - Friday, but flexibility is required to meet customer demand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
 
* Supporting the Contracts Manager overseeing progress of multiple projects
 
* Process orders and manage projects issued by businesses within the MBP group
 
* Raise purchase orders to suppliers, monitor progress, book in goods received on Sage system
 
* Request POD’s from suppliers and invoice internal customers
 
* Liaison with internal and external customers in order to arrange ironmongery deliveries to co-ordinate with doorset delivery programme.
 
* Report to management team any issues.
 
* Liaise with site to request information to process (e.g. Kick plates / Cylinder suiting details / door numbering).
 
* Have an enthusiastic approach to learning all aspects of the business
 
* Gain a full understanding of technical terminologies of ironmongery products
 
* Liaise with customer to ascertain full manufacturing requirements
 
* Comply with the Health and Safety procedures
….and any other duties required to support the achievement of the Company’s objectives
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

* Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous
 
* An understanding of manufacturing and estimation process is desirable
 
* Strong eye for detail
 
* Educated to degree level or higher would be desirable
 
* Competence in Microsoft Office and Sage desirable
KEY BEHAVIOURAL

COMPETENCIES:

* Good organisational and communication skills, able to plan to meet deadlines
 
* Technical knowledge of ironmongery desirable
 
* Work on own initiative and part of a small team
 
* Good problem-solving skills, able to address or escalate if necessary
 
* Commercial and contractual awareness to ensure the business is profitable
 
* Ability to work across multiple projects and prioritise tasks appropriately
 
* Confident and reassuring with clients
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
* Pension employer contribution

* 31 days holiday

* Free Onsite parking

* Heathcare plan
Please click APPLY, to submit your CV for this role. For further information, please contact Emma at Midland Building Products.
We reserve the right to close this posting early should a suitable individual be found. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

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